health Australia
More Australian pharmacies stock abortion medication after restrictions eased
49%
The number of Australian pharmacies stocking MS-2 Step increased by 49% after the 2023 policy changes.
A study found that the number of Australian pharmacies stocking MS-2 Step rose after prescribing and dispensing restrictions were relaxed in 2023. Coverage increased in regional and remote areas by mid-2025.
1 sourceThe GuardianUpdated
Claims
Support what holds up. Dispute what doesn't.
- 49%
The number of Australian pharmacies stocking MS-2 Step increased by 49% after the 2023 policy changes.
“by mid-2025, 49% more pharmacies were stocking the medication”
- 2,228pharmacies
Australian pharmacies stocking MS-2 Step before the policy change
“There were 2,228 pharmacies stocking it before the policy change”
- 4,107pharmacies
Australian pharmacies stocking MS-2 Step by mid-2025
“rising to 4,107 by mid-2025”